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Inspection visit

Routine inspection

LAS PALMAS HOME CARELicense 3060020651 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Joseph Alejandre made an unannounced visit to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA met with Administrator Martha Serna and explained the reason for the visit. LPA and the Administrator toured the facility. LPA observed the PUB 475 poster was posted in the entry way of the facility but was 8 1/2 by 11 inches. The facility is a single story house with 6 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry room, 4 bathrooms and an attached 3 car garage. The garage is used for storage and kept locked. LPA observed the fire extinguisher in the kitchen is fully charged. LPA observed a 2 day perishable and a 7 day non-perishable food supply on hand in the kitchen. LPA observed the knives and cleaning supplies are kept in the kitchen inaccessible to residents secured under the sink and in a kitchen drawer. LPA observed a seating area in the living room for residents to have visitors or to watch TV. The fireplace in the living is screened. LPA and the administrator toured the resident bedrooms. There are 6 bedrooms, 1 is for staff the rest are for residents. 1 of the resident bedrooms (the master bedrooms) can be shared. LPA observed all residents rooms had the required furnishings and bed linens. LPA observed all 4 bathrooms are clean and operational. How water measured between 105.0 degrees Fahrenheit and 108.1 degrees Fahrenheit. The smoke detectors/carbon monoxide detector tested operational. LPA and the Administrator toured the backyard. LPA observed there is a pool in the backyard. The patio area is fenced which makes the pool inaccessible to anyone in the house. The patio has a shaded seated area for the resident. The exit gate is operational. No obstacles or hazards observed in the backyard. The garage is kept locked and used for storage. LPA reviewed 4 resident records, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 4 resident medications, no discrepancies observed. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. LPA observed staff 1 did not have the required 20 hours of annual training. Both staff members had current CPR training. LPA observed the first aid kit not have a current edition first aid manual. Deficiencies are being cited per title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations on the attached LIC 809D. An exit interview was conducted with the Executive Director and a copy of the report provided along with appeal rights.

Citations

1 citation recorded*CCLD

What does Type A vs Type B mean?

Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.

Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.

  • 1569.625(b)(2)Type B

    Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff members, staff 1 did not have 20 hours of annual training which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 1, 2024 inspection of LAS PALMAS HOME CARE?

This was a inspection inspection of LAS PALMAS HOME CARE on July 1, 2024. 1 citation were issued: 1 Type B.

Were any citations issued to LAS PALMAS HOME CARE on July 1, 2024?

Yes, 1 citation was issued (0 Type A, 1 Type B). The first citation was for: "Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 1 out of 2 staff members, staff 1 di..."

What type of inspection was this?

This was a inspection inspection. inspection inspections are conducted by CCLD as part of their licensing oversight.

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